5 Day Safari with the Lions of Lumo Wildlife Sanctuary 1

5-Day Safari with the Lions of Lumo Wildlife Sanctuary

Overview: Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary, a 600 sq km conservancy in Taita-Taveta County, is a vital conservation area protecting the Tsavo Region’s wildlife. It is renowned for its lion and elephant populations, alongside cape buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and diverse bird species. This exclusive safari includes a flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the sanctuary, with accommodations at the luxurious Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge, a signature camp by the Soroi Collection.

Other Important Details:

  • Packing Recommendations: Light safari clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, binoculars, and a camera.
  • Weather Considerations: Lumo is warm year-round but can get cool in the evenings. Pack accordingly.
  • Health & Safety: Malaria prophylaxis is advised; carry any personal medications.
  • Best Time to Visit: Ideal from June to October and January to March for wildlife viewing.
  • Conservation Contribution: Lumo is a community-run sanctuary, and part of your safari fee directly supports conservation and local communities.

Day 1: Nairobi to Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary by Air

  • Accommodation: Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge (Mid-range Lodge, Inside Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary)
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Your adventure begins at Wilson Airport, where you board a scheduled light aircraft for a scenic flight to Taita Hills Airstrip. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge.

Settle into your accommodation, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the conservancy. Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients before unwinding in the serene surroundings.

As the sun sets, relish a gourmet dinner before retreating to your cozy suite for a restful night, preparing for the exhilarating days ahead.

Day 2: Game Drives, Sundowners, and a Spa Retreat

  • Accommodation: Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Beer & Wine, Spirits/Liquor

 

Rise to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy a hearty breakfast before embarking on your first game drive in a custom 4×4 safari vehicle. Guided by expert trackers, you’ll have a prime opportunity to witness the sanctuary’s famed lion prides and other remarkable wildlife.

Return to the lodge for a sumptuous lunch and a relaxing afternoon. Later, embark on a second game drive to explore different parts of the conservancy. As the golden hour sets in, experience a classic safari sundowner at a scenic viewpoint.

Back at the lodge, indulge in a rejuvenating 30-minute massage before enjoying a gourmet dinner under the star-studded sky.

Day 3: Morning, Afternoon, and Night Game Drives

  • Accommodation: Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Start your day with an early morning game drive, when the wildlife is most active. Witness the predators at dawn, stalking their prey as the African savannah awakens. Afterward, return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast and some relaxation.

In the afternoon, embark on another thrilling game drive, covering new terrains and searching for elusive species.

As darkness falls, set out on a night game drive—a rare opportunity to observe the nocturnal creatures of Lumo, including leopards, bush babies, and hyenas.

Return to the lodge for a late-night drink and a well-deserved rest.

Day 4: Bush Walks & Cultural Encounters

  • Accommodation: Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

 

After breakfast, embark on a guided bush walk with an experienced ranger. This immersive experience allows you to explore the sanctuary on foot, learning about animal tracks, local flora, and conservation efforts.

Following lunch, visit a local Taita community to gain insight into their rich culture and traditions. Witness traditional dances, interact with local artisans, and learn about their conservation involvement.

Enjoy a relaxed evening at the lodge with a farewell dinner, celebrating the incredible safari experience.

Day 5: Sunrise Safari & Return to Nairobi

  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Drinking Water

Conclude your adventure with an early morning game drive, seizing a final chance to spot wildlife as the sun rises over the sanctuary.

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Taita Hills Airstrip for your return flight to Wilson Airport, Nairobi, marking the end of a remarkable safari experience.

Day 1: Nairobi – Tsavo West

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Airport in the morning drive to Tsavo west national park which is a less 6 hrs drive. You will arrive with short Game en-route to Kilanguni Serena safari lodge. Check in and have lunch. In the afternoon you will go for game drive tsavo West offers some of the most magnificent game viewing in the world and attractions include elephant, rhino, Hippos, lions, cheetah, leopards, Buffalos, diverse plant and bird species. Later Dinner and overnight at the Kilanguni Serena safari lodge.

Day 2: Tsavo West – Tsavo East

Early morning breakfast, after breakfast check out with game drive with a Visit to Mzima springs where you can see hippos and fish in a crystalline clear water. There are possibilities of seeing crocodiles and monkeys the sight of fifty million gallons of crystal clear water gushing out of from the under parched lava rock that is the Mzima Springs, to the Shetani lava flows, after you depart Tsavo West for Tsavo East ( drive will be 3 hours to main gate ) which is renowned for its large numbers of elephants and the famous man eating lions. You will arrive tsavo east with Game en-route proceeding to your lodge for lunch and check inn. Check inn at Ashnil Aruba lodge. Later afternoon more game drive in the park with a visit to Aruba dam. later dinner and overnight at Ashnil Aruba lodge.

Day 3: Tsavo East Full Day Game

Early morning game drive return back to Lodge for breakfast. After breakfast Full day spend in the park with packed lunch. The sight of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300 kilometer long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, make for an adventure unlike any other in the tsavo east. Its popular residents like the well known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo and a visit to Aruba Dam. Later dinner and overnight at Ashnil Aruba Camp.

Day 4: Tsavo East – Salt Lick Taita Hills Sanctuary

Early morning game drive later you break for breakfast, After breakfast proceed with game en-route Leave Tsavo East for Salt lick Taita Hills Sanctuary which is less 3 Hrs drive.Taita Hills Sanctuary is sufficiently isolated to develop endemic forms and birders which come from afar to see the Taita Olive Thrush and the Taita White-eye. You will arrive around lunch time. lunch at Taita Hills Game Lodge. After lunch transfer to Sarova Salt lick game lodge. Later afternoon game drive until late in the evening dinner and overnight at Sarova Salt lick game lodge.

Day 5: Taita Hills Sanctuary – Amboseli

Early morning game drive later you break for breakfast, After breakfast check out with game en-route Leave Taita Hills for Amboseli National Park which is less than 3 Hrs drive. You will arrive Amboseli with a short game drive in time for lunch, Check in at Oltukai Lodge have lunch and rest. Afternoon more game in Amboseli park which lies at the floors of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro offers scenic backgrounds for photography. Elephants, Lions, Cheetah, Buffalo etc. can be seen at the swamp area and open plains. Later dinner and overnight at your Oltukai Lodge.

Day 6: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

Early morning breakfast. After breakfast game en-route leave Amboseli for lake Naivasha a 5 Hrs drive. There will be a stop to view the great rift valley scenery as you proceed to Naivasha you will arrive time for lunch, Check in at Sopa Lodge Naivasha and have lunch, Later in the afternoon game drive with a visit to Hells Gate National Park which allows Hiking, Bicycling ride, Rock climbing and photography of wildlife and a visit to geothermal power plant. Later dinner and overnight at Sopa Lodge Naivasha.

Day 7: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru

Early morning, After breakfast around 08:30 am leave lake Naivasha or Nakuru A 1 hours drive to main gate, you will arrive with more game drive later you will proceed to your lodge for check inn and have lunch. check in at Sarova lion hill Lodge. later Afternoon game drive across the Pink Lake often referred so due to it’s Great masses of Flamingos but due to climate change only few flamingos can be seen, not forgetting the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park. Dinner and overnight at Sarova lion hill Lodge.

Day 8: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

Early morning breakfast. After breakfast leave Lake Nakuru for Masai Mara a 5 Hrs drive arriving in time for lunch. Check in at Ashnil Mara camp or Sarova Mara game Camp and have lunch. Afternoon game drive through the park in search of the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo. Later dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara camp or Sarova Mara game Camp.

Day 9: Masai Mara Game Reserve

Early morning game drive and return to camp for breakfast. After breakfast Full day in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents, The Masai Mara plains are full of wildebeest during migration season early July to end September, zebra, impala, topi, giraffe, Thomson’s gazelle are regularly seen, leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetah, jackal and bat-eared foxes. Black rhino are a little shy and hard to spot but are often seen at a distance if you are lucky. Hippos are abundant in the Mara River as are very large Nile crocodiles, who lay in wait for a meal as the wildebeest cross on their annual quest to find new pastures. later Meals and overnight at Ashnil Mara camp or Sarova Mara game Camp.

Day 10: Masai Mara – Nairobi

Early Morning breakfast at your camp, check out of the camp and park and Drive to Nairobi a 5 Hrs drive arriving in time for lunch. Lunch at carnivore afterwards drop off at your respective hotel or Airport around 3 pm. ( Optional to our clients with evening Flights) – if you have evening flight you can do more game drive with packed lunch till around 12:00 hrs lunch time, After you drive to Nairobi. you arrive in Nairobi at around 5 to 6 pm drop off at Airport or back to your hotel.

Cost of Safari

The cost of this safari will vary depending on date of travel, type of accommodation, transport mode and number of people on the safari.

Please contact us on email info@kevictours.com or phone +254 113 276 998/ +254 751 155 991 and we shall get back to you within the shortest time possible.

Included in the Safari Cost

  • International and domestic flights (unless specified).
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended).
  • Visa fees and personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, etc.).
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (unless specified).
  • Optional activities such as balloon safaris, cultural visits, and additional excursions.
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff.

Excluded in the Safari Cost

  • Visas and related costs.
  • Personal Taxes.
  • Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature.
  • International flights.
  • Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary like Balloon safari, Masai Village.